Port Protection Alaska

For those who choose to live in Port Protection, freedom comes at the cost of isolation.

Gary Muehlberger is clamming at night and keeps a big fire going to deter the wolves from getting too close; everyone is getting ready for the harsh winter that's on the way.

Individuals use their skills to survive in Port Protection; a rocky beach poses challenges to installing a wind generator; a carpenter crafts a way to preserve meat; fishers attempt to catch yellow eyes.

Port Protection residents remain independent but no man stands alone.

With winter in full effect, Mother Nature tests the strength of Port Protection residents as they struggle to survive.

Residents of Port Protection face hardships that require physical and mental strength.